EPISODE 3 - PART 1Dive into this thought-provoking Bible study exploring how ancient Mesopotamian texts—like the Enuma Elish, Epic of Gilgamesh, and Sumerian cuneiform tablets—reframe the origins of familiar biblical narratives. Paul Wallis unpacks the parallels between Babylonian and Hebrew stories, tracing the influence of the Anunnaki, Sumerian gods, and the reinterpretation of the Elohim. Discover how religious belief systems evolved, how cultural taboos formed, and what it means for our understanding of faith today.00:01:31 - Exploring Ancient Texts and Belief Systems 00:04:05 - Spiritual Coaching and Personal Transformation 00:05:07 - Exploring Ancient Texts and Belief Systems 00:06:52 - Exploring Ancient Texts and Belief Systems 00:09:16 - Babylonian Influence on Biblical Texts 00:10:51 - Cuneiform Writing and Mesopotamian Discovery 00:12:02 - George Smith and the Genesis Connection 00:15:11 - Ancient Mesopotamia and Cultural Context 00:20:23 - Genesis and Ancient Parallels 00:24:53 - Faith Deconstruction and Reframing 00:26:14 - Religious Reforms and Monotheism 00:30:25 - Elohim and the Anunnaki Connection 00:33:28 - Hezekiah and the Shift to Monotheism 00:36:25 - Ancient Seal and Pre-Reform Judaism 00:38:34 - Sky People and Ancient Contact 00:41:04 - The Impact of Violent God Imagery 00:42:50 - Belief Systems and the Loss of Independent Thought 00:45:08 - Fear-Based Faith and Hell Doctrine 00:48:17 - The Grief Process of Belief Deconstruction 00:52:01 - Letting Go: Embracing New Understanding